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Author: Daria Dzwil

Daria is an artist and owner of Maya Belle, which she started in 2006. Maya Belle is known for custom memorial pieces from fingerprint and handwriting pieces to pet's noses and paw prints. Creating tangible pieces that serve as transitional objects to help people connect with those who have passed on. Daria's background started with a BFA in the Metals and Jewelry department at Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. She also always had a strong calling to serve and help others and is now able to do that through her talents and work. She is most proud of her work with Circle of Friends, founded by Ms. Lisa Williams in 1999 to assist youth and young women survivors of human trafficking. Circle of Friends supports them while they pursue educational endeavors and acquire skills to become self-sufficient. They equip and empower women to live their best life, free of violence, as they serve other women and girls.(http://www.cofcl.org) Daria started a line of jewelry for them in 2011 and now creates pieces from the personal messages the girls write in their own handwriting... serving as a wearable reminder of their power, strength and beauty. View all posts by Daria Dzwil